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Portrait (bust, 7''x11'') of Mrs. Gilmore, photograph by Strauss, 1245 and 1247 Franklin Avenue, St. Louis, no date

7 x 11 in ‧ Photograph, documentary ‧ monochrome ‧ Jump to full details ‧ Request from Special Collections

Summary:Patrick Gilmore married Ellen O'Neill in 1858, while he was leader of the Salem Brass Band. O'Neill had served as a church organist and choir director, and it was with her that Gilmore wrote the song "Seeing Nellie Home."
Provider:Strauss, J. C.
Century:1801-1900
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Missouri
Place of origin – Settlement:St. Louis
Topical subjects: American Bandmasters Association
Gilmore, Ellen O'Neill
Genre:Portait photographs
ArchivesUM location:Patrick Gilmore Collection
  • series 1
  • box 2
  • folder 2
Repository:Special Collections in Performing Arts
Browse terms:Performing Arts, Music
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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